Registered Nurse RN

WURA CARES LLC; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

AI-supported care techniques

Job summary

WURA CARES LLC in Tucson is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide professional nursing care for individuals with developmental disabilities. This role involves performing nursing assessments, managing diabetes care, and educating caregivers. The ideal candidate will possess an active RN license and have experience in pediatric or home health settings. You'll help empower clients to achieve their personal goals while working within a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Pediatric or home health experience preferred.
• Experience with diabetes and enteral feeding preferred.
• Reliably transport patients locally.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled nursing assessments during visits.
• Manage Type 1 diabetes care.
• Provide and evaluate special diets.
• Communicate clinical changes to physicians.
• Drive or assist transportation of individuals.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Diabetes management

Wound care

Telehealth

Patient communication

Education

Active RN license

CPR and First Aid Certification

Article 9 Certification

Prevention & Support Certification

Job description

About Wura Cares

At Wura Cares, we believe every individual is created with purpose—and that what the world may call a “disability” often reflects God-given abilities waiting to be discovered and strengthened.

Our mission is to provide compassionate special-needs care through day programs, employment support, autonomous living services, and home health care—empowering each person we serve to unlock and amplify their abilities. We are committed to promoting greater independence, improved quality of life, and the pursuit of a self-directed, healthy, and meaningful life.

If you’re driven by compassion, guided by purpose, and passionate about making a difference, Wura Cares is the place for you.

Your Role: Registered Nurse (RN)

As a registered nurse under the nurse manager's or designee's direction, the nurse provides professional and skilled nursing care for individuals with developmental disabilities in the office, homes and community settings. You’ll encourage independence, promote engagement, and help clients achieve their personal goals with compassion and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform skilled nursing assessments during in-home and telehealth visits.
• Manage and monitor Type 1 diabetes care (CGM review, insulin oversight, hypo/hyperglycemia response).
• Perform and supervise G-tube feedings, assess tolerance, and manage feeding complications.
• Provide and evaluate special diets (carb-controlled, gluten-free) and nutritional status.
• Perform and manage wound care and skin integrity assessments.
• Perform and manage nursing respite.
• Provide caregiver teaching on diabetes care, tube feeding, wound care, and sick-day management.
• Assess fall risk, bowel patterns, urinary incontinence, and overall safety.
• Respond to remote monitoring alerts and determine need for in-person care.
• Communicate clinical changes to physicians and care teams.
• Document all nursing care and patient response.
• Chart behavior or condition observations on the computer.
• Drive or assist the driver in safely transporting individuals with disabilities, ensuring comfort and support during transit.
• Ensure safety and dignity in every interaction.
• Carry out additional duties as directed by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Active RN license.
• Pediatric or home health experience preferred.
• Experience with diabetes and enteral feeding preferred.
• Comfortable with telehealth.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Article 9 Certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Prevention & Support Certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Clean Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card (or ability to obtain).
• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities.

Why Join Wura Cares?

• Be part of a team with environment that values your compassion and dedication.
• Help individuals discover and amplify their abilities every day.
• Opportunities to apply unique and AI-supported care techniques.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Make a real difference in someone’s life—every day.
• A truly meaningful mission.

If you believe in unlocking potential and living out care as a calling, join the Wura Cares family. Apply now and help others thrive through your care, support and presence.